2024-07-30 12:55:20
The Gladiators completed a disappointing performance by losing 35-25 to Hungary, in a match that was considered key in the quest to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Olympic handball tournament. To make matters worse, captain Diego Simonet suffered a tendon injury midway through the first half and was unable to return to the field, which is why there are concerns about his continuity for the rest of the tournament.
If the match against Hungary was the match to win in order to have a chance of advancing, the Argentine National Team is now forced to make a world impact to keep the illusion alive: to beat a power like Denmark or France in order to then have a chance at the final against Egypt. But the worst thing is the way they fell against the Hungarians, who from the 10th minute of the first half began to dominate overwhelmingly the development of a match that was over long before the 60 minutes were completed.
Argentina was leading 10-9, but Diego Simonet’s departure affected the team’s spirits, as the Hungarians took advantage of every mistake to pull away. Pablo Simonet, with five goals, was the top scorer in a match that was not equal. The Gladiators’ next match will be on Wednesday at 4pm against Denmark.